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Woody Seeks to Block Ex, Wife Testimony in Racy Trial

American Apparel wants to prove director's endorsement not worth $10M

By Evann Gastaldo,  Newser Staff

Posted May 5, 2009 8:16 AM CDT

(Newser) – Woody Allen asked a judge yesterday to stop American Apparel from airing his dirty laundry in court, the AP reports. Allen, who is suing the clothing company for $10 million for using his image on billboards without permission, wants to block American Apparel’s summoning of ex Mia Farrow, his wife (and Farrow daughter) Soon-Yi Previn, and others. Putting them on the stand is a “brutish attempt to smear and intimidate” him, Allen said.

American Apparel’s lawyer said calling of these witnesses will prove that Allen's image is no longer worth the $10 million he's seeking. “After the various sex scandals that Woody Allen has been associated with, corporate America’s desire to have Woody Allen endorse their product is not what he may believe it is,” he said last month.

In this April 22, 2009 file photo, director Woody Allen attends the 2009 Tribeca Film Festival opening premiere of 'Whatever Works' at the Ziegfeld Theater in New York.
In this April 22, 2009 file photo, director Woody Allen attends the 2009 Tribeca Film Festival opening premiere of 'Whatever Works' at the Ziegfeld Theater in New York.   (AP Photo/Evan Agostini, File)
Director Woody Allen and wife Soon-Yi Previn attend the 2009 Tribeca Film Festival opening premiere of Whatever Works at the Ziegfeld Theater on Wednesday, April 22, 2009 in New York.
Director Woody Allen and wife Soon-Yi Previn attend the 2009 Tribeca Film Festival opening premiere of "Whatever Works" at the Ziegfeld Theater on Wednesday, April 22, 2009 in New York.   (AP Photo/Evan Agostini)
Woody Allen and Mia Farrow.
Woody Allen and Mia Farrow.   (Getty Images)
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Alexandria
May 5, 2009 3:18 AM CDT
He's worried about their testimony? Most of what they have to say has already been in newspapers. Everyone is well aware that he cheated on his wife with his daughter, then dumped his wife for her. It's disturbing.
RobN
May 5, 2009 2:08 AM CDT
If it never would have been accepted for anyone else, then you just made Woody's case for him. He's owes you a third of $10 million.
Jojo
May 5, 2009 1:47 AM CDT
I always thought it was sick the way Hollywood just accepted him marrying his daughter. And yes I know it was Mia's adopted daughter, but regardless, he was in a relationship with Mia at the time and raising Soon-Yi as a daughter. It's still sick and it never would have been accepted for anyone else.

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